Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) uses painless, magnetic pulses to help lessen the symptoms of depression. You do not have to be hospitalized for rTMS, and you don’t need sedation ...

On the surface, rTMS seems to be an attractive treatment for major depression. It is available in many settings and does not carry the logistical and regulatory barriers that are associated with ECT.

Paul Fitzgerald is a founder of TMS Clinics Australia which provides rTMS therapy through 21 clinics in three states of Australia. He has recevied grant funding from the NHMRC to support clinical ...

When a patient with fibromyalgia is not responding to standard treatments, adding a noninvasive brain therapy might help them feel better. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the ...

RTMS is a noninvasive procedure that modulates the neurons in the brain via electromagnetic induction. The concept of electromagnetic induction was first given by Michael Faraday back in 1831. The ...

Angela Myers is a freelance writer covering mental health, wellness and nutrition. She’s also conducted award-winning research on how to better communicate about sexual violence prevention and mental ...

More below • Graphic guide: How does rTMS work? It’s safe, it’s effective, and it’s been approved by Health Canada for treating depression since 2002. Yet, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation ...

Doha, Qatar: The View Hospital, in affiliation with Cedars-Sinai, offers Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) therapy at its Psychiatry Department. This advanced, non-invasive treatment ...